• What is the San Francisco Decorator Showcase?
  • The San Francisco Decorator Showcase is one of the premier show house events on the West Coast where designers showcase their talents in designing spaces within a designated mansion.
• Who was a standout designer at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase with a dining room design?
  • Chloe Redmond Warner, a Decorno Celebrity Designer known for classic designs with a modern twist, created a show-stopping dining room design.
• What were some of Chloe Redmond Warner’s design tips for a dining room?
  • Chloe recommended balancing light and dark elements, mixing formal and informal pieces, incorporating plants and flowers for life in a space, and making architectural changes for a modern and clean look.
• How did Chloe Redmond Warner bring a modern touch to a traditional dining room space?
  • Chloe created tension between classic architecture and modern design elements to cater to a modern young family living in the space.
• How can I start my own room redesign project?
  • If you’re inspired by Chloe Redmond Warner’s designs and tips and are ready for your room redesign, you can start a project to get your very own beautiful new room design tailored to your style and budget.

The San Francisco Decorator Showcase

The San Francisco Decorator Showcase, one of the premier show house events on the West Coast, just wrapped up after a month long stint dazzling the thousands of guests who toured the gorgeous Pacific Heights mansion.

And needless to say, it was Celebrity Designer Chloe Redmond Warner, known for her classic designs with a modern fresh twist, who was one of the stars of the show with her show-stopping dining room design.

Chloe Redmond Warner’s Dining Room Design

Chloe created a stunning, whimsical, modern dining room within a very traditional space. In her words, “the dining room could be useful for more than just dinner parties. Building sessions, art salons, plant cultivation, and of course, dining together.”

She wanted to create tension between the classic architecture and paneling, and the modern young family living in the space. And clearly, she nailed it!

Personal Design Tips from Chloe

• Tip 1: Balance Light And Dark
  You wouldn’t know it by looking at this image, but when we got our paws on this room it was oppressively dark. We kept the wood, but added the cloud lantern installation and the reflective silvery paneled screen by de Gournay to bring a huge dose of light.
• Tip 2: Balance Formal And Informal
  I love the interest created by pairing a modern piece, like this brass moon mirror and light by Ben and Aja Blanc with the existing wood panels. The contrast allows each one to shine.
• Tip 3: Use Plants And Flowers To Bring A Layer Of Life To A Space
  With their sculptural leaves and beautiful greenery, plants add a ton of atmosphere, and even though they require maintenance, its worth it.
• Tip 4: Change The Architecture
  The fireplace in this room was a bummer – the mantle was enormous and depressing, and the surround had an industrial feeling. We removed the mantle and resurfaced the entire thing in plaster, then did a faux-onyx treatment with decorative painter Charles Leonard. The result is so modern and clean, but also detailed and interesting. It was relatively low-impact – no contractors were involved, but gave huge results.